Saturday, January 7, 2017
Nigeriaâs Fight for Independence
The novel Purple Hibiscus, write by Nigerian source Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, portrays several key themes, to that degree the or so prominent is that of the immunity of the members of the family. An Igbo speaking Nigerian family portrays umpteen qualities, yet numerous flaws, most of which are due to the mien of their father, Eugene. However, a trip to their aunt, Ifeoma, in brief sparks a change in the children and later in their mother. During the bod of the novel, key purgets and actions trigger a change in the family, therefrom beginning a variation against the rule of the father. These significant events for personalised license imitate the bridle-path to independence of the Nigerian mess from the British. Throughout the novel, the transformation of the familys voice and actions lead to a development of their personal freedom mirroring the Nigerian fight for independence against British rule.\nOne of the reasons the British were successful in popular opinion t heir colonies was because of their style of ruling called the verificatory rule (Khapoya 107). Rulers or chiefs of contrasting ethnic groups were invited and sometimes even bribed to join the British in colonizing the country (Englands confirmatory Rule). The local anesthetic rulers would put on many presents such as protection and m aney for their fealty to the British. In this administrative style, the British would pass an order to the leadership of the ethnic groups, and the leaders would then enforce the commands on their people. The returns of this type of ruling was that the local people were still allowed to traffic pattern their cultures and traditions, but there were many negative aspects of this rule, too. Many natives were compel to follow commands against their wishes which created this feeling of custody amongst the inhabitants of Britains colonies. These commands could range from give taxes to changing beliefs and converting into Christianity (Khapoya 107) . Nigeria being one of Britains colonies ...
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